Climb Pen-y-Ghent Pen-y-Ghent from Horton is the classic climb on this iconic Dales mountain. The walk is much improved by continuing on the mile long ridge to Plover Hill. The Walk Pen-y-Ghent (probable meaning hill on the border) is the most famous and popular of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. Whether it is the best is a matter 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 550m Elevation: 550m / 1804ft
Gait Barrows Nature Reserve In the Arnside and Silverdale AONB is the Gait Barrows Nature Reserve. It is packed full of wildlife and the tracks are in good condition. I enjoy combining it with a trip to the nearby beaches of Arnside for a nice contrast. The Walk Managed effectively by Natural England, Gait Barrows Nature Reserve is a 1 Rating: Easier walk 2mi Distance: 2 miles / 3.2 km 12m Elevation: 12m / 39ft
Silverdale Head Silverdale is tucked away to the south of the Lake District off Morecambe Bay. The round of Silverdale Head includes some rocky coastal and beach walking. Also a visit to a nature reserve and an exploration of the town. The Walk Silverdale is an attractive village located on the shores of Morecambe Bay in the 1 Rating: Easier walk 3.5mi Distance: 3.5 miles / 5.6 km 45m Elevation: 45m / 147ft
Robin Hood’s Bay walk Robin Hood’s Bay is a lovely sweep of coast south of Whitby. The village of its name is set at one end, the cliffs of Ravenscar at the other. The walk between them makes for an enjoyable half day out. The Walk Robin Hood’s Bay is often described as the jewel on the Yorkshire Coast. 3 Rating: Moderate walk 7.5mi Distance: 7.5 miles / 12 km 243m Elevation: 243m / 797ft
A Walk around Grasmere A walk around Grasmere lake is a very popular walk for any people staying in the own. The paths are easy to follow and the views across the lake are lovely. The small pebble beach on the southern shore makes a wonderful picnic spot. The Walk The lake at Grasmere sits in a picture postcard 1 Rating: Easier walk 3mi Distance: 3 miles / 4.8 km 18m Elevation: 18m / 59ft
A walk at Nenthead Near Alston is an area of remote moorland interspersed with the remains of a lead mining industry. When doing this straightforward walk at Nenthead via Nent Hall it is difficult to believe that this place used to team with life. The Walk At 1,500 feet above sea level Nenthead is not always bathed in glorious 2 Rating: Easy with uphill sections 5mi Distance: 5 miles / 8 km 158m Elevation: 158m / 518ft
Nenthead to Garrigill walk The Nenthead to Garrigill walk is highly enjoyable. The fascinating villages at both ends bookmark an area of remote and rarely walked moorland. Ashgill Falls is good as well. The Walk Nenthead has an impressive history. Although the whole area around these North Pennines was intensely mines, usually for lead and silver, in Nethead the 5 Rating: Difficult walk 9.5mi Distance: 9.5 miles / 15.2 km 352m Elevation: 352m / 1154ft
Pike o’ Blisco Pike o’ Blisco is a rugged Lake District mountain that overlooks the Langdale Pikes from the south. It is often added to a Crinkle Crags walk but also makes for an excellent, if steep, climb on its own. The Walk 2304′. An irresistible name combined with a true mountain profile makes Pike o’ Blisco one of my 3 Rating: Moderate walk 6mi Distance: 6 miles / 9.6 km 583m Elevation: 583m / 1912ft
Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld The area to the north of Skiddaw is a wonderful place to walk. A good path follows the route from Bassenthwaite to Threlkeld and passes Dash Falls and Skiddaw House before finishing with fine views down Borrowdale. The Walk The lonely walk past Skiddaw House is superb. The practicalities are though the walk is best 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 387m Elevation: 387m / 1269ft
The Beautiful River Nidd The River Nidd south of Pateley Bridge winds its way slowly through some attractive countryside. Some of the villages still show reminders of the areas industrial heritage. The Walk Downriver from Pateley Bridge walking along the River Nidd is a real pleasure. The paths are good and stick unusually close to the water. However after 3 Rating: Moderate walk 8mi Distance: 8 miles / 12.8 km 186m Elevation: 186m / 610ft
A walk round Haweswater A few years ago I did a walk round Haweswater in drought conditions. The western shores are lovely on a path which keeps close to the water but much of the eastern return are on the side of the road. The views compensate and more recently (2025) there is more walking off the road. The 4 Rating: Moderate and over 10 miles 10.5mi Distance: 10.5 miles / 16.8 km 319m Elevation: 319m / 1046ft
Twin Peaks of Longsleddale Tarn Crag and Grey Crag are the twin peaks of Longsleddale. They are rounded hills of rough grass which are easily linked. It is a long drive up the Longsleddale valley but if you are Wainwright bagging you will have to do it. The Walk 2176′. I have now been up Tarn Crag four times 3 Rating: Moderate walk 5.5mi Distance: 5.5 miles / 8.8 km 479m Elevation: 479m / 1571ft
